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Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 154 km
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£68 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Chester from Cheltenham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Chester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Chester:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Chester costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Chester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by coach.
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